This document provides useful phrases for participants in a discussion to transition between topics, indicate they have finished their turn, reach an agreement or decision, interrupt if needed, agree or disagree with reasons. Some example phrases include "Shall we move onto [topic] now?", "We can eliminate [topic] right away. Don't you think?", "I don't really agree with you there.", and "For one thing...[reason 1] And for another... [reason 2]".
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Speaking Part 3 Useful Phrases
This document provides useful phrases for participants in a discussion to transition between topics, indicate they have finished their turn, reach an agreement or decision, interrupt if needed, agree or disagree with reasons. Some example phrases include "Shall we move onto [topic] now?", "We can eliminate [topic] right away. Don't you think?", "I don't really agree with you there.", and "For one thing...[reason 1] And for another... [reason 2]".
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Speaking Part 3 – Useful phrases
Moving to the Next Item
Shall we move onto [topic] now? So what about [topic]? I wonder if we can compare [current topic] to [new topic]? What about this one? [pointing to topic] What do you think about this idea? How do you feel about that one? We're running out of time, so let's move on. We still need to discuss [topic]. Ah, that connects with the next topic. [Topic] is pretty similar to the last one - maybe we can skip it for now?
Ending Your Turn Reaching a Decision
What do you think? Well, I think it's definitely not [topic] Don't you agree? We can eliminate [topic] right away. Don't Do you have anything to say about that? you think? Do you have anything to add to that? So then, what do you think is the best one? Did I forget anything? I guess you think we should choose [topic]? Are we both in favour of [topic]? Interrupting Okay, so we agree. I don't think we're going to agree on this! Sorry to interrupt but... Let's agree to disagree! Just a second...
Agreeing Right. Good point. I fully agree. I was just thinking that! I was just going to say that! That's just what I was thinking. I couldn't agree more. You're totally right.
Disagreeing (with reasons)
Maybe, but what about...? I think it would be better to... I'm not so keen on that. I don't really agree with you there. Weeeeeell maybe, but... Yeah, but, the thing is... The problem with what you said is... For one thing...[reason 1] And for another... [reason 2]